SSC JHT Eligibility Criteria, Age Limit

The eligibility criteria for the SSC JHT (Staff Selection Commission Junior Hindi Translator) examination are important to check before applying. Here’s a detailed explanation of the eligibility criteria for SSC JHT:

SSC JHT Eligibility Criteria, Age Limit

Nationality:

1. Citizenship: Candidates must be either:
   • A citizen of India, or
   • A subject of Nepal, or
   • A subject of Bhutan, or
   • A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
   • A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Age Limit for SSC JHT

1. Junior Hindi Translators (JHT), Junior Translators (JT), and Senior Hindi Translators (SHT): Candidates must be not more than 30 years old as of the specified cutoff date. In other words, the candidate’s date of birth should not be later than the cutoff date and should not be earlier than the specified date.
2. Hindi Pradhyapak (in Central Hindi Training Institute): Candidates must be not more than 30 years old as of the specified cutoff date. In other words, the candidate’s date of birth should not be later than the cutoff date and should not be earlier than the specified date.

Educational Qualifications for SSC JHT

1. Junior Hindi Translators (JHT) and Junior Translators (JT):
   • Candidates must have a Master’s degree in Hindi or English with Hindi or English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the Bachelor’s degree level.
2. Senior Hindi Translators (SHT):
   • Candidates must have a Master’s degree in Hindi or English with Hindi or English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the Bachelor’s degree level.
   • Candidates should also have at least two years of experience in Translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa.
3. Hindi Pradhyapak (in Central Hindi Training Institute):
   • Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Hindi with English as one of the subjects at the degree level or a Bachelor’s degree in English with Hindi as one of the subjects at the degree level.

Important Points:

1. Date of Birth: The date of birth recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary Examination certificate will be accepted as proof of age.
2. Educational Qualifications: Candidates should ensure that they possess the required educational qualifications at the time of applying for the examination.
3. Nationality: The eligibility criteria for nationality include Indian citizens and certain categories of foreign nationals, as mentioned above.
4. Age Relaxation: Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules. The specific age relaxation for various categories (e.g., SC/ST, OBC, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, etc.) will be mentioned in the official SSC JHT notification.
5. Disqualifications: Candidates who have previously been debarred by the SSC from examinations are not eligible to apply.

It’s crucial for candidates to thoroughly understand the SSC JHT eligibility criteria to ensure they meet all the requirements before applying for the examination. Additionally, they should refer to the official SSC JHT notification for the specific year they are applying for to get the most up-to-date information regarding eligibility criteria and other important details related to the examination.